angelsgirl2002 wrote:Did any good stuff come up when I was asleep for the last 5 hours?

No, you were wise to sleep.

Has anyone tried using this in Canada? Will it connect to a Net Flix Canada account?

I get that it streams movies - but what about TV series/shows? What about football or European Football/Soccer?

Since the last firmware update, my Roku XD isn't worth the time of day. Locks up regularly and tech support is totally worthless.

yourbeliefs wrote:One thing that I think goes unappreciated about these devices is the massive amount of rare and international content this thing has. It has a lot of content from places in Europe and a LOT of southern Asian (Indian) content. I'd advise people to go to http://www.roku.com/roku-channel-store#15 to get an idea of the incredible amount of content this box gives you access to.

Very Very True.
I think that should always be posted when talking about a roku.
Wife uses it to watch filipino channels

Roku2 hd is $10.00 more with free shipping.
http://www.roku.com/roku-products

radi0j0hn wrote:Just got the LS from Amazon yesterday for the same price and free shipping. No cable input, not replay, but brand new. Works great and is really easy to set up..unless you are one of those folks who could never set the clock on your VCR 'cause you never read the IB.

Why would it have a cable input?

redfox1160 wrote:Can this connect to a standard definition TV with RCA cables, or is it HDMI only?

just looked at the back of mine, and it does indeed have red, white, and yellow composite-out connectors, so it otter work with any tv that has composite-in connectors.

dbcooper wrote:Ah! The head-in-sand approach! Haven't seen this on in a while: "I don't know what I'm missing, so I'm not missing anything." I like it! In that case, you're right; your bluray is just as good.

heh, not head in sand, I just watch limited amounts of tv/video... and am perfectly happy having cancelled my cable and using just netflix and hulu. There are limited hours in a day.
(But by all means, if I'm missing something, I'm always up for suggestions.)

rrsipes wrote:Since the last firmware update, my Roku XD isn't worth the time of day. Locks up regularly and tech support is totally worthless.

have you tried the forums?
thats where techs usually monitor also.
also management monitors it.
if there name starts with roku it means there roku employee's

jsharpley wrote:This one does have an ethernet port, where as on the Roku 2's, only the top model keeps that port. So if you are going wired, then this is a great deal.

I bought one just because of this. I have our tv hardwired right now since it is a Samsung "smart" tv, but the apps for the tv are really lacking. They are slow and infuriating to use.

Plus my Liveexercise.com website now has a Roku channel, so that is a bonus. Actually I am hoping my husband can watch MLB games through it. It is $25 for the season. I wish they had NFL, but MLB and UFC will be awesome for us.

Does this particular model have HDMI port to connect to TV ?

natertots wrote:I have a bluray that's wireless and plays anything this can.... what would be the point? (Please correct me if I'm missing something.)

Can your bluray player stream movies and music off of your PC?

redfox1160 wrote:Can this connect to a standard definition TV with RCA cables, or is it HDMI only?

It only comes with RCA cables in fact. I just bought it when it was up last time, so I started using it this last weekend. I went on Amazon and bought an HDMI cable for 2.99, so will know better how the HD looks in a few days. The RCA cables work fine and setup is easy. I like using my Xbox more for Netflix, but the Roku can do a couple of services that my Xbox doesn't (and there are likely things I just haven't found to do with it yet as well) like Amazon Prime videos and the free news clips channels.

ginbak wrote:I got one! But... why do they have so many refurbished Roku's. Do they break? I've not heard any bad word of mouth on these.

Refurbs come from mass marketing. QVC had Roku XD as their TSV a week ago, there will be many returns/cancelled orders. Costco has the XS model in their warehouse, again look for many future refurbs.

redfox1160 wrote:Can this connect to a standard definition TV with RCA cables, or is it HDMI only?

Considering it comes with RCA cables, I assume it works with them.

mollytim wrote:Does this particular model have HDMI port to connect to TV ?

Yes, it has both that and RCA, though you don't get an HDMI cable with the unit.

Purchased one for my sister, and I already have 3 myself. Yes, it is the older gen BUT it is the perfect choice if you are buying for someone with a mix of CRTs and high def TV's in their house.

ATTENTION ANYONE WHO DOES NOT OWN A ROKU: It is worth the price of any of the boxes to have Pub-D-Hub channel alone, and there are lots of other channels.

dessndave wrote:Very Very True.
I think that should always be posted when talking about a roku.
Wife uses it to watch filipino channels

http://streamfree.tv/apps/roku-private-channels/live-streaming-channels/

This has the expanded remote so it is more equivalent to the ROKU 2 XD which sells for $99.

redfox1160 wrote:Can this connect to a standard definition TV with RCA cables, or is it HDMI only?

Check out the picture labeled "ports." I see HDMI and RCA (Red-yellow-white).

(1) trying to move this along. just another box for on top of a tv and another app for the android to control the tv.

Got one of these last week (have an older one as well) and I like them. That said, I still prefer using my Wii to watch Netflix instead of the Roku. Seems the software on the Roku won't let you get subtitles whereas you can through the Wii.

I watch just about everything with subtitles. When you've loud kids or a fussy baby, subtitles make all the difference.

I wish this did more than just streaming.

As Netflix is available on so many devices now it doesn't make sense to spend $50 for a box that just streams

auggie46 wrote:http://streamfree.tv/apps/roku-private-channels/live-streaming-channels/

exactly although that site does not list all the private channels :p
There is spreadsheets out there also too many sites listing private channels.

thanks for the link to that site as its a new 1 to me. I have tons of private apps on mine.

djrmsn wrote:I get that it streams movies - but what about TV series/shows? What about football or European Football/Soccer?

Lots of tv shows available via amazon/netflix/hulu.

I'm not interested in sports, but I will say that when I was setting mine up I passed up at least fifteen specialized sports channels. I would say you are likely covered.

do some google-fu for "roku channels" and check it out yourself.

jbchro wrote:I am confused, does this thing allow you to watch netflix without a netflix account?

Because if that is the case then this is easily worth every penny.

Pirate Much? Arrrrrrr.

RCA cables are included, I am guessing the work to connect the device.

smasumur wrote:Got one of these last week (have an older one as well) and I like them. That said, I still prefer using my Wii to watch Netflix instead of the Roku. Seems the software on the Roku won't let you get subtitles whereas you can through the Wii.

I watch just about everything with subtitles. When you've loud kids or a fussy baby, subtitles make all the difference.

roku2 i know does subtitles only on specific titles that provide them.
i never liked subtitles

eldiablohijo wrote:I wish this did more than just streaming.

As Netflix is available on so many devices now it doesn't make sense to spend $50 for a box that just streams

....if NetFlix is the only streaming service you are interested in.

The ones Roku are selling brand new for $49.99 are the 720p model. This Woot model is the 1080p.

firefilter wrote:It only comes with RCA cables in fact. I just bought it when it was up last time, so I started using it this last weekend. I went on Amazon and bought an HDMI cable for 2.99, so will know better how the HD looks in a few days. The RCA cables work fine and setup is easy. I like using my Xbox more for Netflix, but the Roku can do a couple of services that my Xbox doesn't (and there are likely things I just haven't found to do with it yet as well) like Amazon Prime videos and the free news clips channels.

It looks great via hdmi on my 55" 1080p telly, FYI

"Roku" means "Six" in Japanese. For what it's worth...which is not much.

it seems that this one is the slightly older model, with the new one being a bit smaller and having an "XD" emblazoned on the top of the box. Seems like a decent buy, being $20 less than the new one on Amazon. At least with this one you don't get the guady "XD" on the top advertising your model choice.

fnabulsi wrote:I think this item is overpriced. This is the first generation of Roku for $50 and refurbished? the new Roku2 is $80 brand new!. Roku also now has an option for Roku LT for the same price.

Actually today Roku is running a 20% off sale on the HD version box, bringing it down to $47.99 for a Version 2 brand new box, with free shipping. Certainly a better deal than Woot is offering. Maybe that is why it is taking so long for Woot to sell out of these.

redfox1160 wrote:Can this connect to a standard definition TV with RCA cables, or is it HDMI only?

Both

Wireless capable?

lightknight wrote:Wireless capable?

Yes, and it works well. Easy to set up too.

Let me put it this way: When I was still in school, I missed several classes because I would get hooked to a season of 24 (on Netflix), and thanks to my roku, would have unlimited access on my tv.

It is awesome.

I stand by my comment that it is the poor man's DVR, especially if you already have a netflix account. I spent under $20 a month on Hulu+and Netflix, and the best part was, unlike a DVR, it didn't run out of room!

dbcooper wrote:Yes, and it works well. Easy to set up too.

Thanks.